2021-2025 Audi Q8 Breather Part Number Update

What is Special Notice SM 47-2024?

Audi has issued Special Notice SM 47-2024, an internal communication for its parts managers and inventory staff, dated August 26, 2024. This notice outlines a critical update regarding specific engine breather components. The primary goal of this 2024 Audi Q8 manufacturer_communication is to ensure that Audi dealerships maintain an inventory of the most current and correct parts, thereby improving the level of parts that reach customers.

This particular communication focuses on the replacement of older engine breather part numbers with new, updated versions. It is a proactive measure for managing parts inventory and supply chain efficiency, rather than addressing a specific defect or recall campaign directly impacting owners.

Superseded Parts and New Replacements

The Special Notice SM 47-2024 identifies several engine breather parts that are being superseded. Dealers are instructed to return their existing stock of these older parts to their facing Parts Distribution Center (PDC). The following part numbers are to be returned:

• 0P2-103-210-B (Breather)
• 0P2-103-210-D
• 0P2-103-210-E
• 0P2-103-210-G

Going forward, dealers must re-order required new materials using the following updated part numbers:

• 0P2-103-210-H (Breather)
• 0P2-103-210-J
• 0P2-103-210-L

This update ensures that any service or repair requiring these components will utilize the latest available parts, reflecting potential design improvements or manufacturing updates.

Important Warnings for Dealers

Audi has specified a strict deadline for the return of superseded parts. Dealers must return their inventory of the above-listed material numbers to their facing PDC "no later than 9/16/2024". It is explicitly stated that "Items returned after the above-mentioned date WILL NOT be accepted on any type of return/buyback." This emphasizes the importance of adhering to the deadline to receive credit for the returned parts.

Dealer Return Procedures

To ensure prompt credit and proper inventory management, Audi has outlined a specific claims procedure for dealers returning the superseded parts. Dealers are required to follow these steps:

1. File a Claim: File a separate "Claim with Return" by selecting "DIr Sup. Req. Return" under the item type. Dealers must complete their comments with the Special Notice Number SM 47-2024 and the Parts Circular number referenced in the document.
2. Review Parts On Command: The following day, dealers should review "Parts On Command" for the Delivery List document. Any problems or delays should be communicated to their facing PDC.
3. Enter Delivery Document Number: Dealers must enter their 40000XXXXX delivery document number onto a "YELLOW DEPOT REQUEST RETURN" label.
4. Adhere Return Label: The "YELLOW DEPOT REQUEST RETURN" label must be adhered to the package(s) containing the returned parts.
5. Include Delivery Document: A copy of the Delivery Document must be included with the returned part(s).

What This Means for Owners

This Special Notice SM 47-2024 is an internal communication for Audi dealerships regarding parts inventory. Owners of 2021-2025 Audi Q7, Q8, RS Q8, RS 6 Avant, RS 7, and S8 models do not need to take any direct action. If your vehicle requires a replacement engine breather part in the future, your Audi dealer will ensure that the most current and updated part number is used for the repair.

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Source: NHTSA ID 11007292